Peter Van Norden

Peter Van Norden

Known for
Acting
Born
December 16, 1950
Died
July 9, 2026 (aged 75)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Peter Edward Van Norden (December 16, 1950 – July 9, 2026) was an American actor. He is best known for his roles in Hollywood films of the 1980s and 1990s, including Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, The Accused, and The Stand, among others. Van Norden had a prolific resume in theater, as well.

Known For

Filmography

2018
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9-1-1

TV · as Pawnbroker · 1 ep

2016
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Hunky Dory

Movie

2016
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West Virginia Stories

Movie · as Joe

2012
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Hitting the Cycle

Movie · as Saunders

2003
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Gigli

Movie · as Morgue Attendant

2002
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Little John

Movie · as Presiding Judge

2002
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Without a Trace

TV · as Arnold Jackson · 1 ep

1996
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Nash Bridges

TV · as Tracy arnot · 1 ep

1995
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Cops n Roberts

Movie

1995
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Caroline in the City

TV · as Lou · 1 ep

1994
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Hoggs' Heaven

Movie · as Mr. Cecil

1994
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ER

TV · as Dr. Edwin Bain · 1 ep

1994
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Madman of the People

TV · as Eddie · 1 ep

1994
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The Stand

TV · as Ralph Brentner, Ralph Brentner (credit only) · 3 eps

1993
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Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story

Movie · as Joey's Attorney

1993
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Almost Home

TV · as Mel · 1 ep

1991
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The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

Movie · as John Sununu

1991
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The Torkelsons

TV · as Mel · 2 eps

1990
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Love Hurts

Movie · as Frank

1990
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Wings

TV · as Warren Banks · 1 ep

1989
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An Innocent Man

Movie · as Peter Feldman

1989
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Tales from the Crypt

TV · as Ghoul #1 (segment "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime"), Booth · 1 ep

1989
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Family Matters

TV · as Roy · 1 ep

1988
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The Accused

Movie · as Attorney Paulsen

1988
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Scandal in a Small Town

Movie · as Paul Martin

1987
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Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall

Movie · as Ed Granger

1987
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The Rosary Murders

Movie · as Father McNiff

1986
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The Best of Times

Movie · as Mando

1986
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L.A. Law

TV · as Allard Keene, State Attorney Allard Keene · 2 eps

1986
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Matlock

TV · as Nick Saddler · 2 eps

1985
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Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

Movie · as Vinnie Schtulman

1984
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Hard to Hold

Movie · as Casserole

1984
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Roadhouse 66

Movie · as Moss

1984
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Murder, She Wrote

TV · as Dr. Sid Lantz, Henryk Stuyvesant, CIA Agt. Dennis Quinlan · 1 ep

1983
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Malibu

Movie · as Bumbo

1982
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Cheers

TV · as Cymbals Players · 1 ep

1982
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Family Ties

TV · as Janitor · 1 ep

1982
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The New Odd Couple

TV · as Chubby · 2 eps

1982
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T. J. Hooker

TV · as Lenny · 1 ep

1982
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St. Elsewhere

TV · as Patient, Bill Fulkerson · 1 ep

1982
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American Playhouse

TV · as Ed Granger (segment 'Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall') · 1 ep

1982
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Newhart

TV · as Father in Diner, Kirby · 1 ep

1981
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Audition

Movie · as Gerald

1980
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Little Johnny Jones

Movie · as Anthony Anstey

1979
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Squeeze Play

Movie · as Beauty Parlor Manager

1979
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Broadway on Showtime

TV · as Anthony Anstey · 1 ep